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Jeddah Shootout: Security Forces Identify 2 Militants |
2006-08-24 |
![]() Security forces came under gunfire on Monday as they attempted to storm and arrest the suspects in a residential building in Jeddah’s Al-Jamia district. The operation was considered a success as no one was killed or seriously injured in spite of a 17-hour exchange of gunfire in a highly populated area of Jeddah. Faisal Al-Shamrani, who has lived in the area all his life, said: “Al-Jamia is the only district in Jeddah with three neighborhood ombudsmen (umdas). It is heavily populated and a person can easily hide in such a mixed district without being noticed.” Al-Shamrani added that the building targeted was unregistered at the local office of the umda. “We have more than 700 houses registered to both Saudis and non-Saudis.” Meanwhile, three security cars still blocked roads leading to the building. Police officers were also seen standing around and would not allow journalists to enter the area or interview residents. Vehicles belonging to authorities could also be seen at the scene gathering evidence. |
Posted by:Fred |
#4 As I recall the "A" Team never hit anything but tires either. Which always exploded with a yellow flash and huge puff of dust when hit. Meanwhile the bad guys (Who had real guns) always surrendered immediately. Poor, Poor Television, McGuiver stunk too, I happen to know that everything he concocted would NOT work as shown. Runaway PCism at it's worst. |
Posted by: Redneck Jim 2006-08-24 18:43 |
#3 Sure, 7 sweets and 7 Nitrate based explosives |
Posted by: 6 2006-08-24 18:26 |
#2 Al-Shamrani added that the building targeted was unregistered at the local office of the umda. “We have more than 700 houses registered to both Saudis and non-Saudis.” So that does mean that some terrs could be Amish? |
Posted by: Lancasters Over Dresden 2006-08-24 13:33 |
#1 The operation was considered a success as no one was killed or seriously injured in spite of a 17-hour exchange of gunfire in a highly populated area of Jeddah. "The A Team" on the tube over there? "Ah pity da fool who actually hits somebody in a 17 hour gun battle!" |
Posted by: tu3031 2006-08-24 11:49 |